Sugarcoat (Jaira Burns song)

"Sugarcoat" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Jaira Burns. It was released on May 11, 2018, by Interscope Records as the third single from her debut extended play (EP) Burn Slow, (2018).[1] It was written by Delacey, Sizzy Rocket, ADP, Brittany Mullen, Jaira Burns and produced by the latter three. Lyrically, Burns talks about giving someone a chance to screw her over.

"Sugarcoat"
Single by Jaira Burns
from the album Burn Slow
ReleasedMay 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)
GenreElectro-R&B
Length3:24
LabelInterscope
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)ADP
Jaira Burns singles chronology
"Okokok"
(2018)		 "Sugarcoat"
(2018)		 "Low Key in Love"
(2018)

Composition

"Sugarcoat" was written by Delacey, Sizzy Rocket, ADP, Brittany Mullen, Jaira Burns and produced by the latter three.[2] Written in the key of D♭ major, "Sugarcoat" has a tempo of 122 beats per minute.[3] It's an electro-R&B track.[4] Lyrically, Burns talks about giving someone a chance to screw her over. Mike Wass from Idolator described the song as "admirably angry".[5] The song begins with the lines "Are you proud of this since you ruined it?/ I'm so fucking tired of you/ So emotionless, something I can't fix/ And I'm just way too good for you" sung by Burns. During the chorus she sings "And I hate your tattoos and your hair and your car and your clothes/ And I hate when you're drinking 'cause that's when you fuck up the most/ And I hate that I gave you a chance when I know that you're not what I want/ And I can't sugarcoat it".[6]

Critical reception

Writing for Burn Slow EP, Michael Love Michael from Papermag said that "it's a moody, broody bop about simply tellin' it like it is in a relationship, a virtue that seems to be a lost art these days. As a new and young voice, it's refreshing to hear Burns — someone unafraid to be honest, even if it hurts a little."[7]

Music video

The video for "Sugarcoat" was directed by Sophia Ray. It was released on June 6, 2018, via Burns' VEVO channel.[8]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[2]

References
  1. "Sugarcoat - Single by Jaira Burns". iTunes Store (US). May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  2. "Sugarcoat / Jaira Burns TIDAL". Tidal. May 11, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  3. "Key and BPM for Sugarcoat by Jaira Burns". Song Key BPM. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  4. "Jaira Burns Has Had It, Officially, On Savage New Single, 'Sugarcoat'!". Jon ALi's Blog. May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  5. Wass, Mike (May 11, 2018). "The Drop: Your Guide To New Music Friday Featuring Andrew McMahon & Kiiara". Idolator. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  6. "Jaira Burns - Sugarcoat Lyrics". Genius. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  7. Love Michael, Michael (July 27, 2018). "Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need to Start Your Weekend Right". Papermag. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
  8. "Sugarcoat - Jaira Burns". Vevo. June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
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